YEARLY HIGH
0.2802 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2657 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2729 CHF

2019 QAR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.2802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2717 to the December average rate of 0.2700, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2802 was up 0.99% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,401 CHF
2018 Average 1,344 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,328 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.74 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2784
0.2679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to CHF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2745, compared to 0.2713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0091 CHF (High: 0.2748 / Low: 0.2657). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 CHF (High: 0.2730 / Low: 0.2696).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.2775) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2739), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+1.32%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.2775
2018 Avg (May) 0.2739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2740 0.2674 0.2717
February 0.2771 0.2732 0.2750
March 0.2776 0.2722 0.2746
April 0.2802 0.2739 0.2770
May 0.2802 0.2747 0.2775
June 0.2749 0.2670 0.2713
July 0.2730 0.2696 0.2713
August 0.2719 0.2662 0.2688
September 0.2739 0.2694 0.2720
October 0.2748 0.2702 0.2727
November 0.2747 0.2708 0.2728
December 0.2748 0.2657 0.2700